The Wonders of Haplas: A Guide to Effective Liniments to Soothe the Pain for Law Students
So how do law students take away the pain? They rely on the right “haplas” to power through.
They say that law school adds ten more years to one’s current age.
Law students are living and breathing testaments of this statement. While other people get through the day with proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise, law students are often on the other end of the spectrum. Instead of running or stretching, law students spend hours on end slouching over their desks, trying to finish the coverage for an upcoming recitation. Most of their diets predominantly consist of sugar and caffeine to get them through the day (or night). With this lifestyle, law students are prone to headaches, back pain, almost all kinds of stress, and everything in between. To say that most (if not all) of them are physically unhealthy would be an understatement.
So how do law students take away the pain?
They rely on the right “haplas” to power through.
As the first line of defense against various illnesses, it’s no surprise that law students consider topical liniment an essential part of their daily routine and their life in law school. From stomachaches to neck and shoulder pains, the right haplas will ease one’s discomfort even just for a while.
If you’re suffering from a splitting headache: White Flower Embrocation, Katinko Ointment
Trying to absorb heaps of information while being sleep-deprived is often the culprit for chronic headaches among law students. As this is an everyday occurrence, it’s best to go for the quintessential. Rub a small amount of White Flower on your forehead and temples if you’re after a powerful menthol scent for a headache that won’t leave you alone. If that’s too strong for you, go for Katinko, which essentially has the same effect, but with a less aggressive, in-your-face scent.
If your back feels like it’s forty years older: Tiger Balm, Omega Pain Killer
After hunching over a desk for four to five hours straight, it’s impossible to not have a bad back. Even with the help of book stands and office chairs, law students are prone to neck, shoulder, and back pain due to their posture while reading. The Tiger Balm Neck and Shoulder Rub feels like it was specifically formulated for law students, which provides relief for shoulder pain and stiff neck. The only downside is that it’s not widely available and is quite expensive for a pain relief rub. If you’re on a budget and/or want to support local, Omega Pain Killer is the way to go. Apply a dollop on the affected area for a pain-free or less painful night of studying. Legend says its aroma may even help you sleep better.
If your stomach wages war against you: Efficascent Oil, Pau Liniment
We’ve all been there. It’s thirty minutes before class, but the butterflies in your stomach are not settling down. You start asking yourself what you ate, asking for divine intervention to deal with it afterward. Do yourself a favor and apply the liniment we all grew up with – Efficascent Oil or Pau Liniment. The familiar and unusually comforting scents all over your stomach will somehow calm the storm.
With finals season just upon us, the feeling of being stressed and overwhelmed is inevitable. However, it also helps to listen to our bodies and give them the temporary R&R it needs. And if the right “haplas” does that for you, then, by all means, rub to your heart’s content.
Happy haplas! Happy Aral!